LAHS Eco Club Hosts Q&A With Council Candidates
Council candidates Denise Derkacs and James Wernicke answer climate-focused questions from Los Alamos High School Eco Club members. Courtesy photo
Council candidates Ryn Herrmann and David Reagor answer climate-focused questions from Los Alamos High School Eco Club members. Courtesy photo
Eco Club News:
On Tuesday, Oct. 15, the leadership team of the Los Alamos High School Eco Club, co-presidents Samuel Carmer and Ian Corey and vice president Irina Maiorov, hosted two climate-focused Q&A sessions with candidates running for Los Alamos County Council.
Candidate Responses:
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Los Alamos NJROTC Competes In Extreme Raider Challenge
1830: Brothers C/PO2 Jaden Kim and C/LCDR Hayden Kim climb to the top of the rope wall. Once at the top they had to climb and make their way back down to the bottom before the rest of their teammates could start their climb. Courtesy/NJROTC
1870: C/SA Abigail Sena flips a 176 pound tire. Cadets were tasked with flipping the tire three times each before moving on to the next obstacle. Courtesy/NJROTC
1818: Teams had to carry a log with two tires, a bucket and 24 bottles of water, while also carrying a large rock on a 3.5 mile march. Cadets pictured from left to right are C/LT Natalie Crawford, C/SA Isabel Read More
Los Alamos Medical Center Invites Community To Women’s Health Expo For All Ages Saturday Nov. 16
LAMC News:
- Free Event on Saturday, Nov. 16 Features Informative Presentations, Tours, Gifts & More
Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) invites the community to its inaugural Women’s Health Expo, set for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 16. The event will educate women on various topics across the lifespan via a panel discussion, breakout presentations by healthcare experts, facility tours, information booths, conversations and more.
Attendees are asked to RSVP for the event online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QZM7GK9. The first 50 registrants will receive a free gift bag at the Read More
Stand For The Silent: Celebrating World Kindness Day And Addressing Bullying In Communities
Stand For The Silent News:
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- Stand for the Silent, an organization helping to stop bullying, offers ways to promote kindness and anti-bullying
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OKLAHOMA CITY – Nov. 13, 2024, is World Kindness Day, a great time to focus on spreading kindness throughout our schools and communities. While it would be great not to need a day dedicated to reminding ourselves to be kinder, the statistics surrounding bullying support the idea that we indeed do need such a day. One anti-bullying organization is inspiring others to use the day to spread kindness and help reduce bullying.
“There is no place for kindness Read More
Rotary Club Of Los Alamos Thanks Community For Purple Pinkie Polio Awareness Campaign Success
ROTARY News:
The Rotary Club of Los Alamos and Rotary Interact Club at the Los Alamos High School would like to thank the community and all our students who participated in our recent Purple Pinkie Polio Awareness Campaign.
It was a great success! Almost 1,100 students had their pinkies dipped in purple dye to signify their support of another child being vaccinated against this highly infectious virus.
The money raised will vaccinate approximately 1,800 children with just a drop of vaccine administered on the tongue. No injections!
Polio is a vaccine-preventable disease, yet it remains endemic Read More
Santa Fe Symphony: Black Box Jazz Club At LAHS Dec. 14
SFS News:
The Santa Fe Symphony: Black Box Jazz Club is 6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 13 at Los Alamos High School 1300 Diamond Drive.
This exciting event transforms the Los Alamos High School Black Box Theater into a jazz club and features student ensembles from Los Alamos and Santa Fe.
Featuring sets from advanced and intermediate jazz combos, this performance offers a glimpse into the skills and techniques needed to perform America’s music—Jazz. Tickets: $15.
Visit santafesymphony,org or call 505.983.1414. Read More
Los Alamos National Laboratory Partners With TechSource, Inc. On WP-TNT Program, Expands To Include Auburn Univ.
Students at Auburn University. Courtesy/TechSource, Inc.
TechSource, Inc. CEO Brian D’Andrea, center, with students from UT El Paso. Courtesy/TechSource, Inc.
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Weapons Production, Technology and Nuclear Training (WP-TNT) Program is an innovative collaboration developed by LANL and teammate TechSource, Inc. that leverages university research and development capabilities to augment the laboratory’s capacity to deliver highly focused technology solutions in direct support of LANL’s weapons production mission. Read More
Post Endorses UNM-LA Bonds In 2024 General Election
By CAROL A. CLARK
Publisher
Los Alamos Daily Post
The Los Alamos Daily Post has reviewed the UNM-Los Alamos bonds under consideration in this 2024 General Election. We believe they are important and successful passage will benefit students, teachers, staff and the community for years to come. We encourage voters to support these bonds.
UNM-LA cannot receive money from The University of New Mexico main campus in Albuquerque. UNM-LA’s financial resources come primarily from local and state funds. Particularly, it is a state requirement for UNM-LA to match 25% of state funding with local money Read More
Zozobra And New Mexico Lottery Team Up For Youth
Zozobra News:
SANTA FE – The Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe announces the opportunity for local artists to feature their artwork on the Zozobra 2025 Scratcher and win $1,000.
This initiative celebrates the rich history of the Burning of Zozobra, a beloved tradition in Santa Fe, now in its 100th year.
Zozobra, a towering 50-foot marionette filled with worries and anxieties, is set ablaze each year in a dramatic display that symbolizes letting go of the past and welcoming new beginnings. Thousands gather to cheer as the Fire Spirit dances around him, igniting hope and renewal in the community.
This year, Read More
Scene From Older Adult Wellness Summit At SALA
Dr. Lauren Smith, a clinical psychologist at Los Alamos National Laboratory, presents a talk on aging and the brain at the Older Adult Wellness Summit held Oct. 30 at SALA Event Center. The Los Alamos Retired & Senior Organization (LARSO) hosted the Older Adult Wellness Summit. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
LAYSL Girls U10 Comp Soccer TryOuts Nov. 4 & 5
Daily Postcard: View From PEEC’s Wildlife Observation Room At Los Alamos Nature Center
Daily Postcard: View looking out the large windows of PEEC’s Wildlife Observation Room inside the Los Alamos Nature Center Wednesday morning at 2600 Canyon Road. Visit peecnature.org. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
UNM-Los Alamos Celebrates Newly Renovated Building 6
Representatives from various organizations as well as Los Alamos County Councilor Randall Ryti, far left, UNM-LA Chancellor Mike Holtzclaw, center, and Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Director Sandy Jones, far right, gather at a ribbon cutting Tuesday to ceremoniously open UNM-LA’s newly renovated Building 6. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladialypost.com
The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) held a ribbon cutting ceremony early Tuesday evening to celebrate its newly remodeled Building 6.
Chancellor Mike Holtzclaw Read More
U.S. Department Of Education Awards Northern New Mexico College $2,847,151 Five-Year Grant
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- NNMC Title V will use Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions grant to increase retention and completion rates for underserved populations
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ESPAÑOLA — Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) announces a $2,847,151 five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Northern is one of 49 institutions to be awarded the Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions (DHSI) grant, which assists Hispanic Serving Institutions in expanding educational opportunities and improving the attainment of Hispanic students. Hispanic students comprise 74 percent of Northern’s enrolled Read More
NMPED: Class Of 2024 New Mexico Grads Test Above Average For College Readiness
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — According to a recent data release from ACT, New Mexico’s graduating class of 2024 scored above the national and western regional averages in all test categories for the college readiness assessment. New Mexico’s class of 2024 showed a composite average ACT score of 20, compared to the national average of 19.4 and regional average of 19.3.
“New Mexico students continue to make progress; this is just one indication of their progress,” said New Mexico Public Education Secretary-Designate Mariana Padilla. “When students are equipped with the skills they need for higher Read More
New Mexico School Districts Reminded Of State Requirement To File Accountability Reports By Nov. 15, 2024
FOG News:
ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Foundation for Open Government (FOG) is reminding school districts across the state of the requirement to publish their annual accountability reports by Nov. 15, 2024 (publish in local newspaper of record), as required by NMSA 1978 § 22-2C-11.
“This annual district report card is vital information that increases the transparency and accountability of public schools,” FOG Executive Director Melanie Majors said. “Publication of the report is a legal obligation for all public and charter schools.”
Accountability reports include data such as the district’s Read More
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum: UNM-LA Ribbon Cutting
LAPS Public Notice:Members of the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Board may attend the ribbon cutting ceremony at 4:30 p.m. today, Oct. 29, 2024 at UNM-Los Alamos.
A quorum may be present; however no action will be taken.
Los Alamos County To Hold Conversation On Home Energy Innovation & Insights Monday Nov. 18
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County invites community members to join a public conversation on Home Energy Innovation & Insights scheduled 5:30-8 p.m. Nov. 18 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. This free event is open to homeowners, builders, and anyone interested in improving home energy efficiency.
Key presentations will feature insights from Sandra McCardell of Current – C Energy Systems, Architect Steve Shaw, and Engineer Massoud Mogadham, focusing on practical solutions for residential energy conservation, particularly addressing windows, doors, and insulation Read More
Los Alamos Music Teachers Association Presents 2024 District NE-I Honors Audition Winners
Piano Level 3 winners Lyla Lo and Seojin Choi. Courtesy/LAMTA
Piano Level 1 winners Elizabeth Qichen Wang and Gavin Hu. Courtesy/LAMTA
Scene from the Piano Competition. Courtesy/LAMTA
LAMTA News:
The Los Alamos Music Teachers Association (LAMTA) has announced the winners of the 2024 District NE-I Honors Auditions, held Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at UNM-Los Alamos. Students from Los Alamos, Santa Fe and Taos participated, presenting their best performances.
The judges for the piano category were Robert Krupnick and Dr. Natasha Stojanovska from Santa Fe, and the judge for the string category Read More
Topper Marching Band Delights Crowd At Halftime Show
The Los Alamos High School 130 member Hilltopper Marching Band performs to the delight of the crowd at halftime during the football game against the Valley Vikings Friday night on Sullivan Field. The band performed the same routine they will perform this coming weekend at the 2024 State Competition. The Topper Marching Band is under the direction of Steven Illiffk. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
